1985 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Senator would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 950 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Senator weights approximately 46 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 874 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Senator | 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Opel | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Senator | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
